Ruapehu College junior prizes

Ruapehu Bulletin, 21 December 1993, Page 14

Ruapehu College junior prizes

The following awards were presented at the recent Ruapehu College Junior Prizegiving: Special awards Principal's award (for greatest all over contribution to college life in the junior school): Charmian Oh. Migos Trophy for practical clothing: Rebecca McDougal. Junior literary award (for attainment in creative writing): Amy Cranston. Dance awards (George Chan Trophy): Tineke Edwards. Outdoor education: Kaimanawa Cup for outstanding achievement in outdoor education (donated by Robin Rowles and Graeme Brebner): John Hays. Te Kaahu Trophy (Donated by Mr and Mrs Murphy-Peehi for leadership, initiative and dedication in the promotion of cultural activities among juniors at Ruapehu Col-

lege): Rangi Abraham, Decadia Pakinga. Junior whai korero wahine: Raana-Ellen Mareikura. F4 speech (Mrs and Mrs F.A. Martin Cup): Kimi Edwards. F3 speech (L.d. Eden Cup): Amy Cranston. Service to the school (student centre): Kaye Murdie. Service to the school (bell ringing): Andrew Murdie. Sports awards Athletics: Junior girl champion (PTA Cup): Charmian Oh. Junior boy champion9PTACup): John Hays. Intermediate girl champion (Woodward Cup): Denise Waerea. Cross-country: Junior girl champion (Mary Whale Cup): Sarah MacKay. Junior boy champion (Herbert Smith Trust Cup): Andrew Murdie. Intermediate Girl Champion: Victoria Duigan. Swimming: Junior girl champion (cup): Charmian Oh. Junior boy champion (T.G. Drayton Cup): Jan de

Moore. Diving: Junior girl champion: Tina McFadyen. Gymnastics: Junior girl champion: Kelly Swain. Junior boy champion: Scott Nation. Netball: Junior Cup, for junior who has made an outstanding contribution to netball within our school (Checkers Netball Cup): Gloria Peni. Rugby: Most improved junior: Shanon Hays. Most promising junior player: Jamie Morrisey. Skiing: Girls' champion (Taharangi Cup): Kelly Swain. Boys' champion (Mangaturuturu Cup): Daniel Richards. Soccer: Most improved junior player (Dave Billmore Trophy): Andrew Murdie. Junior ball (donated by John Laurenson). Awarded to a junior player showing commitment and achieving a high skill level: Nilesh Sharma. Form 4 Raana-Ellen Mareikura: Subject ward for first in form 4 Te Reo Maori. Tina McFadyen: Merit award for consistent effort in mathematics. Lynette Haitana: Merit award for consistent effort and achievement in form 4 Te Reo Maori. Aaron Kairimu: Merit award for achieve-

ment in English. Anaru Mareikura: Merit award for consistent effort, achievement and leadership in English . Rachael Brown: Merit award for perseverance in 4A physical education. Beverley Yewen: Merit award for consistent effort and perseverance in mathematics. GeorgeTaura: Subject award for first in 4A physical education. Manu Tuhoro: Subject award for first equal in 4U physical education. Morwenna Herewini: Merit awards for consistent effort in mathematics, improvement in clothing and perseverance in English. Chris Hamilton: Merit awards for consistent effort and achievement in F4 horticulture and consistent effort in 4R science. Megan Lind: Merit awards for consistent effort in 4U science, consistent effort in fourth form mathematics and consistent effort and achievement in 4U social studies. Natasha Hughes: Merit awards for achievement in 4 A science exami nation and effort and achievement in economics. Alison Munn: Subject award for first in Mrs Manson's English class, merit award for effort and achievement in 4A social studies.

Kimi Edwards: Merit award for consistent effort and achievement in English. Kelly Anne McNie: Merit award for consistent effort in mathematics. Cindy Hansen: Merit award for consistent effort and achievement in English. Rebecca McDougal: Subject awards for first in form 4 home economics, first in clothing, first equal in 4R social studies. Kelli Evans: Merit award for consistent effort in mathematics. Tracy Columb: Merit award for consistent effort in form 4 home economics. Warren Hyslop: Subject award for first in form 4 woodcraft, merit award for consistent effort in mathematics. Kaye Murdie: Merit awards for consistent effort and achievement in form 4 graphics and consistent effort and achievement in 4U social studies. Tane Gunnell: Merit award for consistent effort in mathematics. Darren Triggell: Subject award first in 4 metalcraft. Andrew Murdie: Subject award first in 4R physical education, merit awards for effort and achievement in English and consistent effort in 4R science. Daniel McGregor: Subject award for first in economics. Lee Turn to Page 15

Ruapehu drive

From Page 5 some who want to see the horse numbers reduced to relieve pressure on fragile alpine plant life, whi le other conservationists want the horses' legal protection strengthened to protect the unique wild herd. Near the summit is the Tukino Skifield road, a 4WD track. Further on and to the right is the road to the Rangipo Power Station intake - New Zealand's second largest underground station. Turn left at Rangipo Prison to go past Lake Rotoaira, a great fishing lake, or continue on to Turangi and Taupo. Turning left at Turangi takesyou to Tokaanu where there are hot pools and the Tokaanu Power Station (guided tours available). Near the power station is the Te Ponanga Saddle Road, excellent for Taupo views one side and Tongariro and Lake Rotoaira Turn to page 14

Ruapehu drive

From Page 7 views the other, with a beautiful drive through podocarp forest on the way. Ketetahi Hot Springs can often be seen steaming on Tongariro's flanks. The man-made Lake Otomangakau is to the right, full of fish. It is one of several features of the massive Tongariro Power Scheme (ask at Tokaanu about details). Soon you come upon the Bruce Road, to the left, which takes you to the Grand Chateau (old-world charm and top service), Whakapapa Village and Whakapapa Ski Area (chairlift rides - see page 3). National Park township is further on past the Bruce Road turn-off, for accommodation, meals and other services as well as tours. Soon after you turn left onto SH 4, you see the abandoned Waikune Prison, the subject of a Waitangi Tribunal claim. M akatote Vi aduct i s next past Erua, with a great view of Ruapehu's south west flanks and Turoa ski fields. Further is Pokaka, where the 'last spike' marking the spot where the North Island Main Trunk Railway Line was completed. Before the Raurimu Spiral (just north of National Park) was built rail passengers travelled by stage coach between Ohakune and the rail head at Raurimu. Horopito is close to Ohakune, where the worldfamous vintagecar paris 'supermarket' can be found. People from around the globe visit to find bits for cars they are restoring (tours available). Just on is the turn-off to Ohakune, or you can keep going to Raetihi, 'the capital of the Waimarino', once a thri ving milling town now serving the local farming area and visitors to the Whanganui National Park.